Autistic beer historian to visit Sierra Nevada

In his mid-50s, Rice is autistic and is working on a book on the history of America's top breweries and beer culture. His visit to Sierra Nevada concludes his tour, which is helping Rice gather donations for Lance's Room, a nonprofit set up to help fund programs that provide scholarships and vocational training to people with autism. Rice's tour will result in a book as well as a documentary of the trip.

With April as Autism Awareness Month, Sierra Nevada will donate a portion of April 18's sales in the taproom and restaurant to Lance's Room.